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Re: Karoline, Dutch crewman. Part 1.

“I'm with you, Rogal, on the figures. ALL of my scale boats have them. They give the observer a point of reference for better realizing the size of the model …”

5 posts 2 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Re: Half Hull side project.

“Ian! I am playing around with that very idea!”

9 posts 2 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Re: Aquarama Riva speed boat

“I've build the same kit and I would be interested to hear from you what prop you choose in the end to get a better turn of speed please? I installed the gear…”

13 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by DPTrainer

Re: Pretty Much Finished

“Excellent work, congratulations. Have you already tried it in the water?”

14 posts 1 like

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

“A very beautiful model Tom - but even the beautiful models don't always behave themselves!!”

15 posts 2 likes

2 years ago by luckyduck

Re: CalMac landing craft ferry-Mv Carvoria

“It’s been a strange season with lots of stops and starts! However “Carvoria” finally made it into the water with most of her passengers! Still a few bitz to …”

3 posts 7 likes

2 years ago by Peewit83

Re: Model Fire boat Florián 1:7

“It's a huge one! A real monster. What are the dimensions? One of the possible reasons for de-lamination (peeling off) could be too much time between layers. …”

9 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by ZdenekB

Re: Finished.......

“I need to buy that model of boat, I am a rescuer and I would like to have that model”

43 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by mauricio

Fire boat model FLORIÁN 1:12

“According to the photos of the original with the fire engine superstructure”

2 years ago by PemyslJ

Fire boat model FLORIÁN 1:12

“first on the water ,construction duration 1 year 2016 - 2017,construction according to photos”

2 years ago by PemyslJ

Brushless Motor

“Some weeks have passed and I have had one or two opportunities to further test and experiment with the power train set-up. With the three fuses between motor…”

45 posts 12 likes

2 years ago by flaxbybuck

“Cabin glued filled, sanded, primed, sanded, filled, sanded the finally primed.”

16 posts 25 likes

2 years ago by MartinS

Re: 41 inch Fairey Huntsman short kit from Sarik Hobbies

“Fair play Raymond, she looks an absolute corker. Credit where it's due, you've build a really nice boat there. As Chris says, it's great to see another Hunts…”

8 posts 4 likes

2 years ago by Madwelshman

Re: Update Sept 2 2024

“What a beautiful boat! Reminds me of flicking through the bound copies of my late Uncle's "Motor Boat and Yachting" in the late 1950s. At the time he had a C…”

14 posts 1 like

2 years ago by Razor1955

Re: My Rau IX is finished

“https://youtu.be/lx1armu7ZPc?si=z15vKfoDU8WGDX-Q”

158 posts 1 like

2 years ago by Wolle

“Looking VERY smart, and nice to see the waterline done correctly as well. She's going to look really smart on the water (as well as out). Will”

16 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by Madwelshman

In case you were wondering...

“I have shelved the Naxos for a bit and roped myself into airbrushing these stencils onto these tip camping cups as a wedding favor for my son's wedding on th…”

20 posts 16 likes

2 years ago by jumpugly

Re: It only took a smouldering cigarette …

“Ron, Do you know the age of the 'cigarette boat'? The rudder construction is similar the BLUENOSE. Ross”

4 posts 2 likes

2 years ago by RossM

Stopping Point for now

“Well, this is how far I was able to get before my August 15th deadline. I really slowed down so that my vision for this vessel would come out as to my liking…”

23 posts 9 likes

2 years ago by KevinH

Re: Fix’r Upper

“Absolutely splendiferous boats Scouter https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=muskoka+mahogany+boats#vhid=C3Ds4pOePSBILM&vssid=_wFHLZtmTHre79u8P6…”

14 posts 5 likes

2 years ago by RNinMunich

“The first change was to add an aluminum rudder heel instead of the plastic one that the kit provided. The next was to use brass sheet on the rudder instead o…”

9 posts 19 likes

2 years ago by MartyV

Re: Lydia Eva restoration

“Redpopman. Thanks for the explanation. I was wondering why the vessel was permanently in reverse gear. Nice little boat. I like the old days shape of the sup…”

2 years ago by DrikoM

Re: Graupner B28

“You probably need a high speed motor for the boat to perform and as it is enclosed you will need to water cool it. That is simple enough as you can buy motor…”

3 posts 2 likes

2 years ago by IanL1

Re: QUICKWATER completion

“Bill, the Quickwater came out sweet!! Looks good, sits well underway. Very nice job sir! Cash”

13 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by Cashrc

I have been doing Research

“In case anyone is curious about my build, here are some of the links of my research done before beginning to build. https://www.bio-oa.ca/docs/08_Some-Highli…”

5 posts 13 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

Loganville owner has added a “Loft”

“Pete Spencer added this exterior storage to his tugboat. I am now in the process of adding it to my model. Our library ModelSpace had a 3Dprinter where you o…”

16 posts 6 likes

2 years ago by Ronald

“Took the Puffer for a little run today worked well. still more work waiting on railings from Harbor Models 2 weeks . Lighting & smoke maker Spoke to soon had…”

4 posts 3 likes

2 years ago by GARTH

“Hi Chris I've not been modelling for some time so only just got back to the site and pleased to see your IngaIV sailing so well. I've just about finished min…”

41 posts 5 likes

2 years ago by mturpin013

Re: Yard Sale Find

“Baloons work well for waterproofing a rx. Put the rx into the outside of the baloon and pull the rest of the baloon over it, and then the neck over all and s…”

13 posts 5 likes

2 years ago by roycv

Re: What is included in a Dean’s Kit

“I do no.t know what all the fuss is about Deans we all have bad days they are very good if you want spare parts etc have two of there boats all the parts are…”

5 posts 2 likes

2 years ago by Stephen T